Claire Ramos Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Hi All, I'm looking to purchase supplies for making hummingbird bands, a hummingbird leg gauge, and hummingbird pliers. Sadly, Lee Rogers, the man who made many of these supplies, passed away last year and I haven't been able to find a source for new supplies. I would appreciate any leads anyone has on used supplies. Thanks!! -Claire Ramos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEdiBicari Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Kyle Shepherd of Banding Coalition of the Americas makes hummingbird banding pliers and is getting into making band formers as well. I believe you can purchase band cutters from Phil Arpke (arpke.design<at>gmail.com). You can acquire the bands pre-stripped from the BBL these days but I know there are hummingbird banders with shear brakes who are willing to cut strips for others as well. I'm not sure about sourcing a hummingbird tarsus gauge but maybe others will know! Have you joined the humband listserv? I think that is probably the best way to get a lot of good intel from hummingbird banders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Ramos Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Thanks Lauren! Joining the listserv now. I was put in touch with Kyle by one of my other contacts and I'll see what Phil says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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